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Getting a Computer Ready for the InternetDon’t worry, I’m not going to tell you that you need really fancy equipment to get started online, but you mu

➟20Part I: Computer and Internet Basics 3. If you don’t feel comfortable buying a used machine (but want to save money), you may want to consider a f

➟21 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the InternetFigure 1-6 If you’re thinking about buying from the Web or a catalog, don’t forget to inclu

➟22Part I: Computer and Internet Basics to Twitter’s home page, type www.twitter.com in the browser’s address box and press Enter. (It’s sort of a low

➟23 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the InternetThe same page in Internet Explorer Icons on the toolbarFigure 1-8 2. You can get Microsoft Int

➟24Part I: Computer and Internet Basics invoke various functions. (If they don’t appear on your version, press the Alt key.) Who’d ever think you’d ne

➟25 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the Internet 4. As a graphical interface, Internet Explorer also presents you with colorful icons that all

➟26Part I: Computer and Internet Basics Table 1-5 Firefox ShortcutsPress ThisFirefox WillBackspaceGo to the previous page you’ve viewedCtrl and OOpen

➟12Part I: Computer and Internet Basics Along with your hardware of choice and an Internet connection (see Chapter 2), you need just one more item — a

➟13 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the InternetFigure 1-1) is that everything you need is combined in one compact, lightweight package. Also,

➟14Part I: Computer and Internet Basics I’ve taken my laptop out by the pool when I’m on vacation, and at home, I sometimes tweet (send a messag

➟15 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the InternetTable 1-1 What a Laptop and a Netbook Can DoTaskNetbookLaptopE-mail, chat, instant messaging

➟16Part I: Computer and Internet Basics Figure 1-3Know What Hardware Options to Look For 1. Before you purchase one of the different types of equipmen

➟17 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the Internetstoring photos and videos (yes, you will — I promise), so I suggest that you buy one with the

➟18Part I: Computer and Internet Basics 4. Get a CD/DVD drive; a disc burner is standard equipment. You use the drive to load new software programs i

➟19 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the Internetand click traditional mice. This sculpted mouse is designed to support your hand comfortably w